by Marilou Lyons | May 12, 2026 | 2026, Devotionals, Uncategorized
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford You’d have thought the woman’s face was carved in granite, it was such a frozen mask of pain. Her friend had suggested she come to see me, and the first words she said to me when we met were, “Oh, I wish you could...
by Marilou Lyons | Nov 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford A friend of mine likes to analyze her friends, like a therapist, to decide their “temperament.” Through the years, I’ve taken lots of those tests, all based on the psychology of the moment. I remember a test by...
by Marilou Lyons | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford A spate of recent aviation incidents reminds me of a plane accident many years ago in Portland, Oregon. As the plane prepared to land, the pilots couldn’t tell if the right main landing was locked down. The...
by Marilou Lyons | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford He looked trustworthy. We thought he was a good man. On television he dressed well; he looked rugged and dependable. He answered questions about the Bible with spontaneity and intelligence and clarity. He was...
by Marilou Lyons | Sep 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
A Word of Encouragement from Elizabeth Rice Handford Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a friend who was so committed to your friendship he used his substantial wealth to help you out of a tight spot without your even knowing he knew about it? . . . A friend who cared...
